Francene
Livin’ large
Screw it. It’s doubtful anybody’s going to call for my resignation. It’s a long shot someone will even investigate me.
Fables of the Deconstruction
Innocent when you dream
A few days ago, I had an intensely vivid, violent nightmare.
Summary of My Discontent
Essential albums for Laura
Dear friends, I need your help. In just a few short weeks, my daughter Laura Rose will go off to college.
Editor’s Note
A new development
Lisa Dettlinger lives in a Victorian-style shotgun house on Lexington Road, the last in a row of similarly sized bungalows that line the north side of the stretch of road connecting Baxter Av
Message to the People
On race, class and the school system
ATLANTA—I did an NPR interview debating Ward Connerly on diversity and civil rights a few years ago. It was interesting.
Raised Relief
My bleeding AbioCor
When Michael Jackson died, about 5 percent of me believed he would come back.
Fables of the Deconstruction
Crazy
Last time, when our theme was “Wish You Were Here,” I knew the phrase would make you think of that song by Pink Floyd.
Summary of My Discontent
Sixty-seven ways to feel alive
Hold an ice cube on your belly until it melts. Learn to identify 20 trees by looking at their leaves.





